Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank) is CAHMESMM. This 11-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code CAHMESMM (Valencia, Spain) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank) is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code CAHMESMM mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code CAHMESMM: "CAHM" is the institution code identifying Bankia S.A. (now CaixaBank), "ES" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Spain, and "MM" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone. The final three characters "XXX" identify a specific branch.

CAHMESMM

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